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Former Congressman Keith Rothfus visits RMU

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 21, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Former Congressman Keith Rothfus visited RMU for an event hosted by the College Republicans. Rothfus, a native of New York, talked to a large group of students in Hopwood Hall on the evening of Feb. 12 about his decision to run for Congress, a number of issues...

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How does RoMo’s choose its prices? RMU explains

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
February 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Students at Robert Morris University may have noticed that prices at campus eateries are considerably higher than those at local stores. Whether students are buying a snack, meal or stocking up on food for their own on-campus apartments, they always keep an...

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RMU College Republicans host “Can Socialism Work in the United States?”

Jonah Hoy, Contributor
February 19, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Can socialism work in the United States? This was the hard-hitting theme of the lecture held at Rogal Chapel, hosted by Sherry Kai. On Jan. 30, the Robert Morris University College Republicans brought Kai in to speak on behalf of this topic. She is a graduate...

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NEC reprimands Coach Toole and officials

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
February 17, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On Saturday, the Robert Morris men's basketball team (15-12, 11-3 NEC) fell by just one point to Fairleigh Dickinson (8-16, 6-7 NEC), 72-71. During the final seconds of the game, Josh Williams was run over by FDU's Kaleb Bishop during the Colonials' inbound play. No...

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Pittsburgh crime rates drop again in 2019

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 15, 2020

PITTSBURGH - The City of Pittsburgh recently reported that there were fewer homicides in 2019. Crime rates decreased in 2019, with the number of homicides in the city dropping by 36 percent from 2018, with 58 homicides in 2018 and 37 in 2019. Police officials credited many...

Mascot Skate 2020

Pittsburgh mascots ice skate with families at Schenley Skating Rink

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
February 14, 2020

PITTSBURGH - Mascots from all over the Pittsburgh region, including RoMo, joined the Mascot Skate Party at the Schenley Skating Rink. Iceburgh from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Doodles from Chick-fil-A, and many others tested out their ice skating skills at the Schenley Skating...

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RMU School of Business opens the Center for Sales Excellence

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University students, faculty, and alumni came together in Ferris Hall to celebrate the grand opening of the new Center for Sales Excellence. On Jan. 29, an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Center for Sales Excellence, which...

Several Robert Morris University students volunteer for No School STEM Day. 

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RMU students volunteer for No School STEM Day

John Blinn, News Editor
February 4, 2020

PITTSBURGH - While most Robert Morris University students were taking an extra day off, a small group of others spent their free Monday in a local library. But rather than studying, they were teaching. On Jan. 20, the manager of SEMS (Secondary Education of Mathematics and...

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U.S. Census Bureau to open up 500,000 jobs for part-time applicants

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
February 3, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - The U.S. Census Bureau will be hiring up to 500,000 part-time census takers for 2020. Census takers go door to door to collect responses for people who have not responded over email or phone. Every 10 years, the U.S. requires people to conduct a census in...

Where's the News? - Episode 9

Where’s the News? – Episode 9

John Blinn, Nick Hedderick, and Garret Roberts
February 2, 2020

In the newest episode of Where's the News?, the hosts talk about Ozzy Osborne's new diagnosis, the latest in the Antonio Brown saga, the spread of the coronavirus and the impeachment of Donald Trump. They also address the Gritty conspiracy and predict the future of Mr. (?)...